ralphmcpherson
Senior Master
I know this may vary from one martial art to the other but Im curious to get some feedback. I was discussing with a friend of mine how much experience is required to start your own club while maintaining credibilty. Would you train at a school where the owner/operator has had 10 years of martial arts training? Or 15 years? I know technically you could start a club after a couple of years training, as Im sure some shonks have done over the years, but Im thinking more along the lines of a reputable club. Also from a non martial artists point of view, would the average joe on the street join a club where the instructor has 10 years experience and feel that his instructor is adequately trained. Im not about to ever start a club myself, but Im curious on feedback because Ive discussed this with a few people and have got answers ranging fro 5 years through to 30 years. Thanks in advance.